Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TheFinlandMarket.com ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Platform.

2. Description of Service

TheFinlandMarket.com is a marketplace platform that allows users to buy and sell second-hand items within Finland. We provide the platform for transactions but are not directly involved in transactions between users.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these terms and conditions
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Create multiple accounts for malicious purposes
• Post inappropriate content

4. Listing Items

4.1 Prohibited Items

You may not list the following items:

• Illegal goods or services
• Counterfeit or stolen items
• Weapons, firearms, or ammunition
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Adult content or services
• Live animals
• Hazardous materials
• Items that infringe intellectual property rights

4.2 Listing Requirements

• Provide accurate descriptions of items
• Disclose any defects or issues
• Use clear, recent photos of the actual item
• Set reasonable prices
• Categorize items correctly

5. Transactions

5.1 Buyer Responsibilities

• Inspect items before purchase when possible
• Ask questions about items before buying
• Complete payment as agreed with seller
• Provide accurate shipping information if applicable

5.2 Seller Responsibilities

• Accurately describe items
• Disclose any defects or issues
• Deliver items as described
• Respond to buyer inquiries promptly

5.3 Transaction Disputes

The Platform is not responsible for resolving disputes between users. Users are encouraged to:

• Communicate clearly with each other
• Use secure payment methods
• Meet in safe, public locations for exchanges
• Report any issues to platform administrators

6. Content and Conduct

6.1 User Content

You are responsible for all content you post on the Platform, including:

• Item listings
• Messages to other users
• Reviews and ratings
• Profile information

6.2 Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Post false, misleading, or deceptive content
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post spam or unsolicited commercial content
• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection laws.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Platform Content

All content on the Platform (excluding user content) is owned by TheFinlandMarket.com and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 User Content License

By posting content on the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating the Platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

TheFinlandMarket.com provides the Platform "as is" and "as available." We are not responsible for:

• The quality, safety, or legality of items listed
• The truth or accuracy of listings
• The ability of sellers to sell items or buyers to pay for items
• User conduct or content
• Any damages resulting from the use of the Platform

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to €100.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is harmful to other users or the Platform.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Finland.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: varun.sap27@gmail.com
Subject: Terms and Conditions Inquiry